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OK HB1776
Bill
Status
5/22/2015
Primary Sponsor
Frank Simpson
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AI Summary
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Amends 43A O.S. 2011, Section 1-110 to modify responsibilities for transporting individuals to mental health facilities for examination, emergency detention, protective custody, and inpatient services.
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Maintains that sheriffs and peace officers are responsible for transportation, with municipal law enforcement responsible within municipalities and county sheriffs responsible outside municipal jurisdictions.
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Permits the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, county, or municipality to contract with third-party providers to deliver transportation services established by the statute.
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Requires sheriffs and peace officers to be reimbursed by the Department for transportation services related to minors or adults requiring mental health examination and detention.
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Becomes effective November 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Mental health; responsibility of law enforcement to transport persons for mental health services; permitting certain services to be provided by third party; effective date.
Health and Mental Health
Last Action
Died in conference
5/22/2015